DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL - CENTRAL REGION

Director Of Environmental - Central Region

Job Category: Manager Requisition Number: DIREC003275

Posted: April 21, 2026

Full-Time On-site SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379, USA +4 more locations

Job Details

Description

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Role Overview:

The Regional Director of Environmental oversees environmental compliance, permitting, and land-use strategy across multiple operating divisions within the region. This role provides strategic leadership, reduces environmental risk, and strengthens the company's reputation as a responsible operator and community partner.

Locations:

• Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, North Dakota
• College Station or Waco, Texas
• Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Sioux City, Iowa
• Sauk Rapids, Bemidji Minnesota

Minimum Requirements: (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. BA/BS in Environmental Management or related field.
2. 7+ years of progressive environmental compliance leadership, ideally in industrial, mining, or construction materials industries.
3. Experience preparing scientific and environmental reports.
4. Experience with public speaking and regulatory presentations.

Preferred Requirements: (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

1. Experience in environmental programs for general industry.
2. Experience in government regulatory agency.
3. Experience leading multi-state environmental programs
4. Experience overseeing land use, permitting strategy, or mine planning

Duties and/or Responsibilities: (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Lead and manage the regional environmental program, ensuring full compliance with EPA, state, and local regulations.
2. Oversee environmental permitting and land-use processes across multiple states and divisions.
3. Partner with operations leadership to develop environmentally responsible mine plans and operational practices.
4. Provide regional oversight of Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) programs.
5. Lead training initiatives on regulatory requirements, compliance practices, and company environmental policies.
6. Represent the company in public hearings, stakeholder meetings, and regulatory interactions; build strong relationships with agencies and local communities.
7. Direct environmental inspections, audits, and risk-reduction strategies across the region.
8. Oversee regional property management, land stewardship, and due-diligence efforts for acquisitions or leases.
9. Maintain properties within the Company's Managing Aggregate Resources System (MARS).
10. Stay current on emerging regulations and assess their impact on regional operations.
11. Participate in due diligence activities for new properties, owned and leased.
12. Promote a strong environmental culture and safe work practices across all operations.
13. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and organizational skills.
2. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and public-presentation abilities.
3. Ability to manage multiple priorities across diverse teams and locations.
4. High proficiency with technology, reporting tools, and regulatory documentation.
5. Ability to travel across regional divisions regularly.

Benefits:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

Additional Information:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.